Medical Billing and Coding
Health care is one of the fastest-growing industries for job seekers, including positions that do not involve direct patient care. Billing and coding specialists are essential for health care operations, and positions are in high demand.
If you possess excellent customer service skills, are detail oriented and have strong communication skills, a career in medical billing and coding may be the one for you. Billing and coding specialists work in all kinds of health care facilities, from hospitals to medical offices to rehabilitation centers. Wake County and the Triangle are home to some of the largest hospitals in the state, with numerous opportunities for employment.
The program is online, and all hours will be completed via Blackboard, where assignments and learning materials will be available for students to complete from their computer at their own pace. There are no scheduled meeting times for classes.
Students should be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word processing computer program (Microsoft Word recommended) and have a command of English grammar and punctuation.
Each of the program's three classes should be registered for separately. Medical Terminology must be passed prior to either of the other courses.
The optional review course for the Certified Professional Coder Exam (OSC-3030C3) will prepare students for the certification examination administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Industry-recognized credential: Certified Professional Biller (CPB) – AAPC exam by American Academy of Professional Coders or Dual CPC and CPB Certification – AAPC
Complete in: 12 months or less
Professional licensure
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
Financial assistance available
Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.
Medical Billing and Coding Courses
Medical Terminology
Course ID: MED-3235A3 | Overview
Start learning the language of the medical field. You will learn terminology for the anatomy and physiology of all body systems, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, and major diseases as well as terms used in physical exams, operative procedures, and diagnoses. Other topics in the class include: definitions, spelling, commonly-used prefixes, suffixes, root words and combining forms.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301968 | Online | Holmes | 180.00 | 0 | Details | ||
| 302544 | Online | Burnette | 180.00 | 19 | Register |
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Exam Review
Course ID: OSC-3030C3 | Overview
This course was developed to assist students in preparing for the outpatient, physician-based CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification examination administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). The coder will need to know how to assign medical codes to patient services and diagnoses. This course is focused on providing the coder with coding practice, test taking strategies for the certification exam as well as review of anatomy, terminology, pathophysiology, reimbursement, and coding concepts.
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Medical Billing
Course ID: OST-3150B3 | Overview
This Medical Billing course introduces the revenue cycle, including the reimbursement methodologies, claim preparation, payer plans and requirements, and an introduction to medical coding. This course also gives students experience with the CMS-1500 claim form and a medical billing software for data entry and billing. You will have a basic understanding of how to abstract medical diagnoses from clinical documentation to accurately code diagnoses (ICD-10-CM) and procedures (HCPCS and CPT). This course is well paired with Medical Coding, where students will focus solely on medical coding, including how to use the code books and apply associated guidelines. Once you have completed Medical Billing, you are equipped to test for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) – AAPC exam, a credential most requested for this high-demand occupation. You may continue to Medical Coding and be equipped to test for the Dual CPC and CPB Certification – AAPC or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302247 | Online | Woolard | 180.00 | 0 | Details | ||
| 302473 | Online | Engel | 180.00 | 4 | Register | ||
| 302546 | Online | Sprinkle | 180.00 | 23 | Register |
Medical Coding
Course ID: OST-3150A3 | Overview
The increasing demand on healthcare providers requires medical offices to invest in highly skilled billers and coders. Learn how to use standard codes from CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II. Develop the skills necessary to take the Certified Professional Coder Exam and begin a rewarding career.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302264 | Online | Bartholomew | 180.00 | 0 | Details |
